SAFETY

The safety of competitors, range personnel, and spectators requires strict self discipline and the constant attention of everyone present to the careful handling of firearms at all times, on and off the firing line and when moving about the range area. 

Wherever such attention is lacking, it is the duty of Range Master and other range personnel to enforce the range rules. It is the duty of all competitors to assist in such enforcement.

Absolutely NO SHOOTING OR LOADED GUNS IN CAMP!

Alcoholic beverages are strictly forbidden on the range.

Under no circumstances shall firing commence or continue on a Range where an unsafe condition exists.

Anyone who presents a risk to the camp will be asked to leave. Please be responsible and mention any unsafe condition or concern to those involved and to the Range Master. 

Remember that safety is our first concern and the word of the Range Master is the Law. 

Range Rules

1. While at the range, all weapons will be pointed down range or with the barrel pointed upwards. 

2. All weapons are to be unloaded unless they are to be immediately fired 

3. No weapon will be charged, capped, or made ready to fire until the shooter is at the firing line. 

4. When on the firing line, flintlock shooters will ensure that no one is in line with their barrel's vent hole. 

5. Juveniles will be accompanied by a responsible adult at the range. 

6. The practice of blowing down the barrel is discouraged. 

7. Competitors must wear pre 1840 attire. 

8. Only firearms of pre 1840 manufacture or new manufactured rifles and pistols replicating pre 1840 weapons are allowed to be fired at the range. 

9. Sights will be pre 1840 manufacture or new manufactured sights replicating those sights used on pre 1840 weapons.  An exception are sights on new manufactured weapons that were sold with the rifle. Peep, illuminated, colored sights and scopes are not allowed. 

10. Pre 1840 Patterson Colts are not allowed at the range 

11. Only black powder or black powder substitutes are authorized. 

12. Only patched round balls will be allowed at the range. 

13. The maximum charge for any grain powder will be 50 grains by volume. 

14. 4F powder will only be used for flintlock pans. 

15. Duplex loads are not allowed at any time. 

16. Shooters may only use a non-sparking powder measure to load their weapons. Loading directly from the horn or other container is prohibited. Powder horns using plugs will be plugged prior to approaching the firing line. 

17. If there is a problem with your weapon other than a normal malfunction, notify the rangemaster immediately. Do not attempt repairs without Range Master approval. If you are unable to fire a charged rifle, stay on the firing line, keep the weapon pointed down range and call for the Range Master. 

18. All rifle shooting for score will be from the offhand position. 

19. Pistol shooters may use a one or two hand hold from the standing position. 

20. Juveniles may use crossed sticks to rest the forearms of their rifles if necessary. 

21. Scoring issues such as shooting the wrong target must be reported immediately. 

22. Scoring will be by NMLRA rules. 

23. Scoring will start at the outermost shot of the target.